All citations for Otterbein Lebanon Retirement Community

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

September 12, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 37 citations

Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0344, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 25, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 19, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 31, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.